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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.30, 1,264.17 and 569.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.30, 1,264.17 and 569.47 is: 853.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.30 : 1,264.17 = 569.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.30/1,264.17 = 569.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.30x = 1,264.17 × 569.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.30x = 719,906.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,906.89/843.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.68

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